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Bulgaria Artists Deface Monument to Support Ukraine Protests

A monument to the Soviet Army in Bulgaria received a pro-Ukrainian makeover Sunday morning, as anonymous artists showed their support for the anti-government protests in Kiev.

A large Ukrainian flag was planted on the monument overnight in the center of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, along with slogans including "Glory to Ukraine!"

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Thieves Make off With Giant Australian Mango

Thieves armed with heavy machinery and cranes made a daring midnight heist in northern Australia, stealing a 10-meter, seven-tonne mango monument, officials said Monday.

The Big Mango, a towering likeness of the fruit which is abundant in the statue's hometown of Bowen, in Queensland, is one of more than 150 "Big Things" erected as kitschy tourist attractions across Australia.

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Shoplifter Snaps up $130,000 Burberry Alligator Coat in Hong Kong

A brazen shoplifter has helped himself to an alligator-leather coat worth nearly HK$1 million (U.S.$130,000) from a flagship Burberry store in one of Hong Kong's busiest shopping districts, police said Friday.

The pricey trench coat was displayed on a mannequin, and staff at the British brand's shop in Tsim Sha Tsui discovered it was missing after they closed for business on Wednesday.

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Bag of pot found in pants donated to Pa. charity

An act of charity may end badly for one donor to a Pennsylvania Salvation Army outlet.

Sugarcreek Borough police say they were called when workers found a large plastic bag of marijuana among some donated clothes.

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Car Found 40 Years Later, but Not the Owner _ yet

Police in Tennessee cannot find the man whose Volkswagen Beetle was recently discovered in Detroit, 40 years after it was stolen.

The 1965 car was found in January before it could be shipped to Canada and then to Finland.

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U.S. Fed Chief Yellen Asked for ID at G20

She might be one of the most powerful women in the world but that didn't wash with security at the G20 in Sydney who reportedly asked Janet Yellen to show her ID.

The head of the U.S. Federal Reserve was stopped Saturday as she entered a restaurant at the Intercontinental, one of the host hotels for the weekend summit of finance ministers and central bankers.

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Florida Man, 101, Runs for Congress

A Florida great-great grandfather has launched a campaign to run for the U.S. Congress in November, running on a record of 101 years of life experience.

In a bid to become the world's oldest freshman, Joe Newman announced on his website joenewman101.com that he will present his candidacy to the House of Representatives for the first time on a promise that "all citizens be heard."

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Virtual Currency Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Boston

A Bitcoin ATM has landed at a Boston rail hub, allowing commuters to learn about the digital currency.

On Wednesday, the ATM was placed by Liberty Teller at Boston's bustling South Station, which sees thousands of commuters a day. It and an ATM in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are believed to be the first in the country.

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Guinness: China Firm Sets Record for Thinnest Latex Condom

A Chinese manufacturer has set the record for the world's thinnest latex condom with one measuring 0.036 millimeters, Guinness World Records said on Thursday.

The AONI condom made by Guangzhou Daming United Rubber Products beats one created in Japan, it said.

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Sports Minister Suggests Cheerleading for Girls Who Want to Look 'Radiant'

Britain's sports and equalities minister Helen Grant came under fire on Friday after encouraging women to take up sports such as cheerleading in order to retain their femininity while keeping fit.

The Tory MP told the Daily Telegraph there were many sports in which females could partake while still looking "radiant".

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